holiday treat – Amateur Connoisseur

Holiday Treat – Divinity

Have you all had this treat? If I have, I don’t recall it. But it seems like it’s a classic recipe that was popular, back in the 60’s. So, let’s relive a classic recipe and enjoy a non-baked treat. Divinity: Ingredients: 2 ⅔ cups white sugar ⅔ cup light corn syrup ½ cup water 2 eggContinue reading “Holiday Treat – Divinity”

Holiday Treat – Lemon Volcanoes

I don’t generally like lemon flavored foods, I love the smell of lemons, and the taste in a beverage, but to eat, not as much. I know that I am in the minority when it comes to that, so I was happy to find a unique recipe that caters to those lemon lovers out there,Continue reading “Holiday Treat – Lemon Volcanoes”

Holiday Treat – Brown Betty Buttons

I’ve never heard of this cookie! So I’m glad to share new recipes with you, and hope you share with me the results of your baking. Now I love the idea of a sandwich cookie with raspberry filling. I can only think that a chocolate coating would also be fabulous, let me know if youContinue reading “Holiday Treat – Brown Betty Buttons”

Holiday Treat – Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

It’s not a secret in my family, I dislike Maraschino cherries. Hate them in fact. I love real fresh cherries, but don’t give me those fake cherries. This recipe includes them, but since they are in a cookie, I’m willing to overlook them. Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies Ingredients: ½ cup butter 1 cup white sugarContinue reading “Holiday Treat – Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies”

Holiday Treat – Pecan Praline Cookies

When I had gone to Savannah several years ago, I was introduced to Pralines. I was in love with them since then. This recipe is rather simple and hopefully one that you will enjoy. It gives you that sugary, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy, that Pralines promise. Enjoy! Pecan Praline Cookies Ingredients: 35 graham crackers 1 cupContinue reading “Holiday Treat – Pecan Praline Cookies”

Holiday Treat – Mexican Wedding Cookies

These cookies go by many names, Pecan Kisses, Polvorones, Snowballs, Russian Tea Cakes, and many other names as well. I enjoy eating these cookies, and now that I know they are rather easy to make, I foresee these cookies being made in my house. Mexican Wedding Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter ½ cup white sugarContinue reading “Holiday Treat – Mexican Wedding Cookies”

Holiday Treat – Buckeyes

I’ve never tried these treats. I probably never even knew they existed, and now I feel like I have been deprived. Who doesn’t love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate? This recipe is also a great one for kids, as it is non-bake so no way to burn little hands and fingers. Buckeyes: Ingredients:Continue reading “Holiday Treat – Buckeyes”

Holiday Treat – Dark Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate is one of my weaknesses. It’s something that chocolate snobs feel is the only “real” chocolate. I don’t consider myself a chocolate snob, I will enjoy all varieties of chocolate, and truffles. I will risk a busy mall and cross old ladies with canes out of my way to get toContinue reading “Holiday Treat – Dark Chocolate Truffles”